Deadman's Bay
Deadman's Bay is just east of Kingston, Bounded by CFB Kingston and Cartwright Point
Fort Henry and Tower Seen From Deadman's Bay
In 1847, during construction of the Martello Tower on Cedar Island - "Cathcart Redoubt", a group of 23 workers were returning home from Cedar Island. A heavy swell caused the overloaded boat to capsize. Two swam to safety. Another four survived by clinging to the overturned boat. But 17 died. As a result of this, Hamilton Cove, the waters between Cedar Island and Point Henry was renamed Deadman's Bay.
In the years following the War of 1812, a number of British naval vessels were scuttled in Deadman's Bay. The wrecks are still visited by divers.
In the late 1800's, there was a granite quarry on the bay and various barges loaded stone there. Old newspaper accounts indicate that some of the granite was hauled to Ottawa.
Today, Deadman's Bay is the location of the CFB Kingston Yacht Club and Arrowhead Beach Park.
In the years following the War of 1812, a number of British naval vessels were scuttled in Deadman's Bay. The wrecks are still visited by divers.
In the late 1800's, there was a granite quarry on the bay and various barges loaded stone there. Old newspaper accounts indicate that some of the granite was hauled to Ottawa.
Today, Deadman's Bay is the location of the CFB Kingston Yacht Club and Arrowhead Beach Park.
( Topic last updated: 2006.03.29 08:49:38 AM )